Storytimes, crafts, and programs for children
Tuesdays, 11am
Toddler Storytime - The Westminster Library now offers Toddler Storytime on Tuesdays, in addition to our regular Wednesday timeslot. The stories presented will be the same as on Wednesday, so you can choose which day is more convenient for you!
Wednesdays, 10:30am and 11am
Preschool and Toddler Storytimes - Storytime with songs, coloring, lots of stories, and fun! There are now two storytimes on Wednesdays: Preschool Storytime will be at 10:30am and Toddler Storytime will be at 11am.
Saturdays, 10:30am
Family Storytime - Too busy to come to the library during the week? Want to bring the whole family? No problem! Our Children’s staff hosts Family Storytime every Saturday at 10:30am!
June 23 - August 24
Summer Reading Program - Summer is here and it is time to get ready to READ! Children will be encouraged to continue reading throughout the summer with incentives for time spent reading. The Summer Reading Program is FREE to join and we encourage all children to make reading a fun part of every day! The following special events will take place in July:
7/2/08 3pm Orange County Fire Authority - Fire Safety Program
7/9/08 3pm Alina Mendez- Fiesta in Mexico - Dance and Folklore
7/10/08 6pm SPCA Pajama Storytime
7/14/08 3pm Ms. Anna Craft Program
7/16/08 11am Melissa Green of Green Circle Music - Songs & Storytelling
7/23/08 3pm Wildlife Company
7/30/08 3pm Angels Strike Force Storytime
Teen Programs and Services
June 23 - August 24
Summer Reading Program - The program rewards you for reading with prizes such as gift certificates and tickets to local theme parks and sporting events. The following special events for teens will take place in July:
7/3/08 4pm Anime Afternoon
7/10/08 4pm Video Game Racing Challenge
7/17/08 4pm Origami Afternoon
7/24/08 4pm Anime Afternoon
7/31/08 4pm Video Game Racing Challenge
Teen Volunteers - The Westminster Library is looking for teen volunteers to help out at the library with various activities. Come in and sign up today!
Adult Programs & Services
Free Computer Classes - The Westminster Public Library is offering free Beginner’s Computer classes. The classes include lessons in How to use a Mouse, Basic Internet Skills, Using the Library’s Catalog and Subscription Databases, and How to Set Up an Internet E-mail Account. Classes can be scheduled for Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday between 10am and noon. Vietnamese classes are available on Thursday mornings only. Each class lasts about 1 hour. For more information and to schedule an appointment for one-on-one training, please call (714) 893-5057.
Job Searching on the Internet! - Are you looking for a job? Have you tapped the resources of the Internet to help you with your search? Well, if you haven’t and don’t know where to start, join us for Westminster’s newest free computer class - Job Searching on the Internet. Please contact the library at (714) 893-5057 to sign up for this class.
Score Workshops Present: Introduction to Internet Marketing - The Internet has become part of our lives, both personal and business. Yet, many are unsure how to use the Internet to effectively market and grow their businesses. Learn the do’s and dont’s when forming your internet marketing strategy. Learn about costs, resource allocation, and return-on-investment when dealing with a business Web site, e-mail, and e-commerce in addition to the daily pressures of managing a business. See how to put it all together into an internet marketing plan. This workshop is designed for those that want to develop their skills in web site basics and the world of e-commerce.
Tue, August 19, 10:30am
Westminster Library Book Club - Please join us in the Community Room for a lively discussion of Abundance by Sena Jeter Naslund. Light refreshments will be served. Please contact (714) 893-5057 if you would like information about obtaining a copy of the book or for more information about the book club
Mon, Jun 23 - Sun, Aug 24
Westminster Library Adult Summer Reading - Starting on June 23rd and lasting all summer long, the library will be offering incentives to adult readers as well as children. Stop by the Information Desk to sign up for Adult Summer Reading. Every book you read over the summer enters you into a weekly prize drawing. Every book you review, either online or on paper, gets you another entry. Good luck!